MUSICSON FALCON-212DA User manual

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1.- Safety Instructions ………….......................................................................... Page 4
USER´S GUIDE
FALCON-212DA
COMPACT 3 ACTIVE WAY SELFPOWERED
LINE-ARRAY
ETHERNET ON-LINE REMOTE CONTROL
AND SIGNALS MONITORING

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FALCON-212A
DSP STAR NETWORK CONTROLLED SELFPOWERED 3-WAY SYSTEM
1.- Safety instructions for admittance in the product's
User's Manual
Servicing
Do not attempt to service this product yourself. As
opening or removing covers may expose you to
• Read the information for use (user manual). dangerous voltage or other hazards, the amplifier may only
be opened by qualified personnel. Please refer
• Please keep the user manual in a safe place during the
lifetime of the product. The user manual to your dealer/distributor.
forms an integral part of the product. Reselling of the
product is only possible if the user manual is
Servicing and Replacement Parts
available. Any changes made to the product have to be
documented in writing and passed on to
the buyer in the event of resale. All service and repair work must be carried out by an
authorised dealer/distributor. When replacement
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions. parts are required, please ensure that the dealer/distributor
only uses replacement parts specified by the
• Do not use this product near water (for example, in damp
rooms or near a swimming pool). manufacturer. The use of unauthorised replacement parts
may result in injury and/or damage through fire or electric
shock or other electricity-related hazards.
• Clean only with dry cloth.
• Do not cover the heat sink. Install in accordance with the
user manual.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus Safety Check
that produce heat.
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product,
ask the dealer/distributor to perform safety
• Protect the power cord from being walked on, pinched or
damaged in any other way. Pay
checks to determine that the amplifier is in proper operating
condition.
particular attention to plugs and the point where they exit
from the Amplifier Unit.
• The product may only be used in accordance with the
information provided in the user manual. Read the information for use
Before and during the usage of the amplifier please ensure
that all recommendations, especially the safety
recommendations in the user manual, are adhered to. The
Amplifier Unit is designed for
When shipping the product, always use the original shipping
carton and packing materials. For maximum
protection, repack the unit as it was originally packed at the
factory.
the amplification of pulsed audio signals and the Amplifier
Unit should only be connected to
speakers with an average impedance that is not lower than
the impedances specified in the User's Manual. Environments
• Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table. The device may fall, Use this product only in E1, E2, E3 or E4 environments
according to EN55103-2
causing serious injury, and serious damage to the device
itself. “Electromagnetic compatibility – Product family standard for
audio, video and audio-visual and
• The Amplifier Unit can only be disconnected from the
power supply by removing the plug, which entertainment lighting control apparatus for professional use
– Part 2: Immunity”
must be freely accessible at all times. Unplug this Amplifier
Unit during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time. Ventilation and heat sink
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
The heat sink is provided to ensure reliable operation of the
Amplifier Unit and to protect it from
Damages that require service
overheating. The heat sink must not be blocked or covered.
This product should not be installed unless
Unplug the Amplifier Unit from the mains supply and refer to
your dealer/distributor or other authorised repair workshop.
Servicing is required when
proper ventilation is provided or manufacturer’s instructions
have been adhered to.
1. The power-supply cord or plug has been damaged,
2. Liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
amplifier, Water And Moisture
3. The amplifier has been exposed to rain or moisture, Do not use this product near water (for example, in damp
rooms or near a swimming pool).
4. The amplifier has been dropped or suffered damage in
any other way,
5. The amplifier exhibits a distinct change from its normal
function or performance. Cleaning
Unplug the Amplifier Unit from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

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Power-cord Protection NOTE: For reasons of safety and performance, use only
high-quality fully insulated speaker cables of
stranded copper wire. Use the largest wire size that is
economically and physically practical, and make
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not
likely to be walked on or pinched by items sure the cables are no longer than necessary.
placed upon them or against them, paying particular
attention to cords and plugs, and the point where
Precautions when connecting to MAINS IN and
MAINS LINK
they exit from the Amplifier Unit.
When mounting or connecting the product always
disconnect it from mains. Only connect the product to
Lightning an appropriate AC circuit and outlet, according to the
requirements indicated on the rating plate.
For added protection of the product during lightning storms,
or when it is left unattended and unused for If a power cut occurs while the amplifier is switched on, it
will restart automatically once the power supply
long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. This will
prevent damage to the product due to has been restored. All settings prior to the loss of power will
be maintained.
lightning and power-line surges. Disconnection from the
mains power supply can only be achieved by
IMPORTANT: Always connect the Product to mains through
the MAINS IN connector on the Amplifier Unit.
removing the plug from the mains socket and by external
disconnection of all poles from the mains.
IMPORTANT: Always use ready-made mains cables with
original POWERCON connectors when connecting the
product to mains.
Interference of external objects and/or liquids with the
appliance
IMPORTANT: When disconnecting the Product from the
mains, always disconnect at the mains end first,
Never push objects of any kind into this product through
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage before disconnecting the PowerCon connector at the
Product end.
points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric
shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the
amplifier. IMPORTANT: Only connect additional Products to the
MAINS LINK connector keeping within the specified power
rating. Always use ready-made mains link cables with
original POWERCON connectors.
Accessories
Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table. The product may fall, DO NOT REMOVE MAINS CONNECTOR GROUND,
IT IS ILLEGAL AND DANGEROUS.
causing serious injury, and serious damage to the product.
Any mounting of the product should follow the
manufacturers instructions, and should use a mounting
accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
2.- Declaration on conformity - international EMC
Directives
Connecting
For admittance in the product's User's Manual
When you connect the Amplifier Unit to other equipment,
turn off the power and unplug all of the The purpose of this section is to state the important
declarations on conformity in accordance with
equipment from the supply source. Failure to do so may
cause an electric shock and serious personal international EMC and EMI directives, which must be
entered into the User's Manual for the final selfpowered
loudspeaker.
injury. Read the user's manual of the other equipment
carefully and follow the instructions when making the connections.
Sound Volume EC Declaration of Conformity in accordance to
EC Directives
Reduce the volume to minimum before you turn on the
amplifier to prevent sudden high levels of noise
electro-magnetic compatibility (Council Directive
89/336/EEC, as amended by Directives 92/31/EEC and
93/68/EEC);
which may cause hearing or speaker damage.
SPEAKON connectors
low-voltage electrical equipment (Council Directive
73/23/EEC )
WARNING: SPEAKON connectors marked with the lightning
flashes indicate high voltages that are
This product conforms to the following standards:
potentially life threatening.
Wiring to these terminals requires installation by an
instructed person and the use of ready-made leads or
cords.
EN55103-1 Emission
EN55103-2 Immunity
Custom wiring should only be carried out by qualified
personnel. The operating conditions and application environments
presupposed in the information for use (user manual) are to
be kept accordingly.
To prevent electric shock, do not operate the product with
any of the conductor portion of the speaker
wire exposed.

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3.- INTRODUCTION TO OWNERS MANUAL
This Owner´s Manual has been divided in 3 Sections to facilitate user right an easier comprehension about his product in order to obtain
maximum performance:
1.- Product Manual; in which user can find all points related with final assembled product Operation.
2.- DSP Command Centre Software Installation and first steps
3.- Rigging system
4.- GENERAL OVERVIEW
Responding to the market demands: more powerful, reliable and
flexible reinforcement sound systems, MUSICSON presents
FALCON-212DA line-source; now with DSP Input module with the
most advanced technology powered with a unique 3rd generation
Class D power module
DSP module Software, Windows and MAC based, allows
professional FOH engineer to configure cabinets in a Daisy-chain
NETWORK to have full control for audio distribution over all
audience and a Real-Time on line Level and Limiters working
status monitoring.
With the addition of rear plate display, user can work with or without User Software to control
FALCON-212DA.
-Working without User Software, up to 10 Factory Presets splay angle dependant will be selectable to optimize each cabinet performance
acting over the encoder placed in rear panel together System Information Display. Input Gain can be also adjustable according to FALCON-
212DA Prediction Software.
-More advantages are present using FALCON-212DA User Software platform to configure and control each star networked cabinet.
Engineer can select between 10 Factory Presets, General Gain, use up to 10 Equalization Filters to adjust each individual cabinet in
Network, Input/Outputs Mute as well as a General Input delay up to 800ms. There are also available some Dynamics parameters: an Input
Limiter, and a fully configurable compressor including bar led status monitoring and compressor activity, including power module
Temperature and each output channel Load Impedance Monitoring with Musicson Dsp Control Software.
There is a locked not user configurable FACTORY SOFTWARE already implemented with speaker dependent processing such as X-Over
filtering, individual way Equalization to optimize Frequency and Phase responses, time alignment and Dynamics.
However, with Musicson Dsp Control Software, Engineer is allowed via network connection to remote control and on line monitoring signals
and levels in of each cabinet including Advanced Grouping functions.
MUSICSON FALCON-212DA cabinet features a powerful 6000W peak 3rd generation Class D power module. The Switch Mode Power
Supply includes automatic voltage selection with an operation voltage range from 85V to 268V delivering consistent power world-wide, fully
self-protected and capable to power another FALCON-212 passive cabinet.
New optimized components speakers has been specially designed for FALCON-212A cabinet with a powerful Neodymium magnet
structures, deliver high SPL output with an optimized distortion levels for any kind of application. Mid and High ways are loaded with
optimized horns, wooden made, for a cleaner and more transparent sound reproduction.
-2 x 12” Low Freq. speakers are assembled with a Double-sided 3” voice coil to optimize cooling through metal pieces and mechanical
strength.
-2 x 6” Mid. Transducers uses a special treatment above and below cone increasing stiffness and reducing harmonic distortion due air
chamber pressure at very high power levels. Assembled also in a powerful Neodymium structure to achieve higher SPL levels and
cleaner voice reproduction.
-3 x 1.75” polymer diaphragm compression drivers assembled in a powerful Neodymium magnet structure coupled to a wooden made
waveguide delivering a slightly curved wavefront. Polymer diaphragm increases very high frequency response with less distortion
than metallic ones but increasing lifespan due to higher resistance to mechanical fatigue. Waveguide has been constructed with
wood for a more natural and cleaner sound reproduction.
Using a proprietary, unique design and assembling methods, rigging system remain inside the box avoiding the view of any aesthetic
elements.

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5.- SPECIFICATIONS
LINE-ARRAY ELEMENT
Frequency response
52Hz – 18.5KHz ( ± 3 dB )
47Hz – 19.5KHz ( - 10 dB )
Horizontal Coverage
90 deg. Up to 16 KHz ( - 6 dB )
110 deg. Up to 16 KHz ( -10 dB )
Vertical Coverage
Individual : 10º ( -10dB / 16KHz )
System: Varies with array size and splay angles configuration
Components
LF : 2 x 12” Weather resistant loudspeakers, 3” ( 77mm ) double-sided voice coil
MF: 2 x 6” Weather resistant loudspeakers horn+phase plug loaded, 1.5” voice coil
HF: 3 x 1.75” polymer diaphragm compression drivers assembled on a low curvature wavefront horn
Power Handling
LF: 2 x 900W Prog. / 2 x 1800W Peak
MF: 2 x 350W Prog. / 2 x 700W Peak
HF: 3 x 130W Prog. / 3 x 260W Peak
Sensitivity (*)
Dimension
( H x W x D ) : 380 x 1154 x 520 mm
Weight
65.4Kg ( Selfpowered )
60.4Kg ( Passive )
Cabinet
15mm Marine Birch Plywood
Finish
Black Poly-Impact Bi-Component
Grill
2mm Black Epoxy perforated steel
Suspension System
Inside box integrated flying hardware
Angles Fitting
0º to 8º in 1 degree step
POWER MODULE
Amplification
4000W Continuous ( 2400W+800W+800W ) 4Ω Load / 6000W Peak 3rd generation Class D module
Output Voltage
LF: 160Vp / MF: 80Vp / HF: 80Vp loaded
S/N Ratio
Better than 120dB ( A-weighted, 20Hz – 20KHz, 8 OHM load )
Protection circuits
Input Limiter, Short-circuit, DC of Output, under&over voltage, Temperature
Operation Voltage
Universal Mains, Automatic selection 85 – 268VAC 50/60Hz
SIGNAL PROCESSING
DSP Processing
96KHz sample rate, Mixed-mode 64 bit DSP for more accurate operations
Latency
600 µs
Signal Connectors
XLR Female / XLR Male ( pass-through )
Nominal Input Level
+6dBu
Maximum Input Level
+23dBu
Network Connectors
Ethercon RJ/45, Cat-5 and USB
Network
10/100Mb Ethernet STAR configuration
Remote Control
Via Display and PC ( User Software included )
Network Control
Input Level, Mute, Input delay ( up to 800ms ), Input Limiter, Input/Output signals monitor, 10
Equalization Filters
Dinamic Range
120dB ( Input ) / 117dB ( Outputs )
FALCON-212A On axis Frequency Response ( 1W/1m ) Falcon-212 2-D Vertical Directivity Analysis ( -50º to 50º )
Active filters and time alignment process applied.
Mic placed 1m distance in enclosure acoustic center
Falcon-212 Horizontal Polar Curves
149dB
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Falcon-212 Vertical Polar Curves ( 2KHz-18KHz )
6.- FALCON-212A DIMENSIONS
7.- FALCON-212A CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Find in this chapter a quick guide about all connectors and controls used in Falcon-212A. Please, read this content carefully to ensure a
proper understanding of all components related with DSP and Power modules.
Follow instructions and read given advices and warnings comments carefully.
SIGNALS AND DSP PANEL AC MAINS PANEL
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7.1.- SIGNALS AND DSP BACK PANEL
1.- AUDIO IN.
Neutrik XLR-3 pin female connector for Input Signal to DSP module. Input signal module use
a electronic balanced signal to reject noises on cables. This are codes for 3 pin connector:
- pin 1 : GND
- pin 2 : Signal ( + )
- pin 3 : Signal ( - )
Warning!: Please, check that all your signal cables follows right codes to avoid
polarity changes. If any of this cables change polarity in any cabinet, an important
degradation in frequency response and coverage in all system will occur.
2.- AUDIO OUT.
Neutrik XLR-3 pin male connector for Output Signal to next Falcon-212A cabinet. Input signal
module use a electronic balanced signal to reject noises on cables. This are codes for 3 pin
connector:
- pin 1 : GND
- pin 2 : Signal ( + )
- pin 3 : Signal ( - )
3.- INPUT SIGNALS LEDS
5 leds for Input Signal Gain Monitoring. When switch on unit, all leds will light on until all initial test procedures are finished.
3 Green leds for Input signal for -40dB, -20dB and 0dB Input signals.
1 LIMIT Yellow led that lights when Input Limiter is starting to act. It´s allowed to light constantly without any loss of quality.
1 CLIP Red led that lights when Input signal arriving to DSP module is distorted.
Warning!: To ensure a good sound quality with very low distortion levels, CLIP red led never should be constantly ON.
4.- MENU
Pushbutton for DSP MENU Options. Please, refer to DSP Controls Section in this Manual.
5.- EXIT
Pushbutton for EXIT from DSP MENU Options. Please, refer to DSP Controls Section in this Manual.
7.- GAIN / EDIT
Total Encoder for EDITING and SELECTING DSP functions by pushing and rotating.
Gain adjust INPUT from -40dB ( Mute ) to +12dB.
Please, refer to DSP Controls Chapter in this Manual for further information.
8.- 3-PORT SWITCH LED “ON”
It will light when general ON-OFF Switch is selected in ON. That means that 3-Port Ethernet Switch is ON
9.- 3-PORT SWITCH “ACTIVITY” LEDS
Indicates Data activity in Network line. Leds should be blinking whenever Falcon-212A is connected to Network line.
10.-3-PORT SWITCH
Integrated 3-port Ethernet Switch for a Daisy-chain network configuration ( Input->Link )
1.- UNIT: Use a CAT5 cable to connect directly DSP Ethernet RJ45 connector to UNIT connector.
2.- IN/OUT (LINK): Use 2 CAT5 cables to connect previous/next selfpowered Falcon-212A for a
Daisy-Chain network configuration.
Please, check Falcon-212A Connections Diagram in this Manual for more detailed information.
11.- DSP USB CONNECTOR
DSP USB connector with same functionality as Ethernet connector. Network cannot be configured. Musicson recommends not to use this
connector.
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12.- DSP ETHERNET RJ45 CONNECTOR .
RJ45 Ethercon for DSP Star Network Control and Monitoring using Musicson Dsp Control Software.
Please, refer to Musicson Dsp Control Software ( MDCS ) User´s Manual available in Musicson webpage www.musicson.com
When a daisy-Chain configuration is used, please, connect directly to 3-Port Switch UNIT port.
13.- POWERED OUTPUT FOR A PASSIVE FALCON-212
8-pin Neutrik NL8MPR type connector to connect a passive FALCON-212 cabinet.
Warning!: Connect only one unit of passive Falcon-212 cabinet to a selfpowered one. If more
than one unit is connected, total impedance load will seriously damage power module.
7.2.- AC MAINS BACK PANEL
1.- AC LINE INPUT
20Amp Neutrik Powercon. It´s strongly recommended to connect each selfpowered cabinet to a single AC
connector.
L – LINE
N – NEUTRAL
^ – EARTH.
IMPORTANT!. Please, be sure to use a correctly GROUND connection. Otherwise, power module can be
seriously damaged
2.- POWER
Switch On and Off unit.
3.- AC LOOP OUTPUT
20Amp Neutrik Grey Powercon NAC3MPB Type. It´s strongly recommended to connect each selfpowered
cabinet to a single AC connector.
Warning!: If AC LOOP OUTPUT is needed to connect a second Falcon-212A unit in same AC plug, be
sure to have enough required AC power. Never connect more than 2 selfpowered units in same
connector.
8.- INTEGRATED 3-PORT ETHERNET SWITCH
Falcon-212A has an integrated 3-Port Ethernet Switch in back plate to configure a Local Area
Network.
Integrated 3-Port Ethernet Switch allows to configure a Daisy-Chain (In/Link) Network
configuration using CAT5 cables for a DSP Control and Monitoring.
Figure shows a 3 Falcon-212 A units in a Daisy-Chain configuration:
1.- UNIT . Use a CAT5 cable to connect UNIT port directly to DSP Ethernet RJ45 connector.
2.- IN/OUT (Link) . Use 2 CAT5 cables to connect one Falcon-212 unit to previous and next
ones.
Once placed all necessary CAT5 cables, please check that all “ACTIVITY” leds are blinking.
If there is any of them OFF means that there is NO DATA on Network line.
MEN U
EXIT
AUDIO IN
LIMIT
CLIP
0 dB
-20dB
-40dB EDIT
GAIN
PRE S E T
IN OUT
NETWORK LINK
OUT
IN
UNIT
PORT ACTIVITY
ON
UNIT
FALCON-212DA-1
HP L-THROW
MEN U
EXIT
AUDIO IN
LIMIT
CLIP
0 dB
-20dB
-40dB EDIT
GAIN
PRE S E T
IN OUT
NETWORK LINK
OUT
IN
UNIT
PORT ACTIVITY
ON
UNIT
FALCON-212DA-2
HP L-THROW
MEN U
EXIT
AUDIO IN
LIMIT
CLIP
0 dB
-20dB
-40dB EDIT
GAIN
PRE S E T
IN OUT
NETWORK LINK
OUT
IN
UNIT
PORT ACTIVITY
ON
UNIT
FALCON-212DA-3
HP L-THROW
FALCON-212DA-1
FALCON-212DA-2
FALCON-212DA-3
FROM PRECEDING
FALCON-212DA
TO NEXT
FALCON-212DA

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9.- DIAGRAM CONNECTION
Next figure shows how connections should be made for a 6 box system using 3 selfpowered FALCON-212A cabinets together with 3
passive FALCON-212 cabinets.
All DSP Factory Presets adjustments are valid for both systems; all selfpowered cabinets or one selfpowered together a passive unit.
In the figure:
1.- GREEN LINES: Corresponding to INPUT and LINK Signals.
2.- BLACK LINES: Corresponding to AC MAINS Lines.
3.- RED LINES: Corresponding to powered signals from FALCON-212A to passive FALCON-212.
Warning!: Only one unit of Falcon-212 passive cabinet should be connected to a selfpowered one. If more than one unit is
connected, total impedance load will seriously damage power module.
All passive FALCON-212 cabinets provide to end user the power cable and 8 pin Neutrik NL8FC connector to plug directly to
FALCON-212A. Do not use self-made link cables unless original one is damaged.
Please, be advised that 8-pin cord with Neutrik NL8FC to connect Falcon-212 passive to Falcon-212A is located inside cabinet next to
back panel as shown in next page figure.
Ethernet Line Network is not shown in this figure.
10.- FALCON-212DA SYSTEM OPERATION
FACTORY PRESETS SELECTION
As described in previous appendix, Falcon-212DA includes all necessary factory Prestes for any system configuration.
Factory Presets contain precise Input signal routing, X-Over, Eq. filters, delay and limiting output settings to optimize FALCON-212DA
system configuration.
Besides, user is allowed to create its own user presets, starting from already existing factory presets, and save them into 75 free of use
Input DSP presets memories to be saved and stored whenever FOH engineer needs them.
Factory Preset selection can be done manually acting over rear panel DSP controls or via Musicson Dsp Control and Monitoring software.
CONNECT TO AC LINE
FALCON-212A
FALCON-212
FALCON-212A
FALCON-212
FALCON-212A
FALCON-212
PASSIVE
PASSIVE
PASSIVE
TO AUDIO OUT
TO AUDIO IN
TO AUDIO OUT
TO AUDIO IN
TO AUDIO IN
CONNECT TO SIGNAL SOURCE
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Initializing...
CONNECT TO AC LINE
FALCON-212A
FALCON-212
FALCON-212A
FALCON-212
FALCON-212A
FALCON-212
PASSIVE
PASSIVE
PASSIVE
TO AUDIO OUT
TO AUDIO IN
TO AUDIO OUT
TO AUDIO IN
TO AUDIO IN
CONNECT TO SIGNAL SOURCE
Initializing...
Initializing...
Initializing...
NETWORK
SWITCH
CONTROL LAPTOP
CONNECT TO ETHERNET
NETWORK LINE
CONNECT TO ETHERNET
NETWORK LINE